Kundgol is Located in Dharwad District of Karnataka is about 14 km south-west of Hubli
At Kundgol there is a huge Shvia temple of 11th century called Shri Shambhulingeshwara Temple.built by Western Chalukyas. It is built with highly polished stones, which are dovetailed into one another. The carvings and images on the pillars are well cut.
On the side of the door steps of the temple, carvings of the Lion face a long scroll issuing from its mouth.
This temple is dedicated to Lord shiva and Parvati. Although damaged, the exterior of the temple is decorated with lotus and kirtimukha faces and apparently hundreds of Brahmanical images.This temple was a victim of Muhammadans.It was repaired by a former chief (During 1808-9).
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